The ?akisqnuk First Nation and Golden are among 100 communities in B.C. sharing approximately $2.7 million for emergency-preparedness initiatives, the Ministry of Emergency Management and…
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Akisqnuk Chief prays the rosary in Ktunaxa with Pope Francis
By Erin Knutson Chief of ?akisqnuk First Nation Donald Sam was chosen as a representative of his people to sit with Pope Francis earlier this…
MLA provides update on bighorn sheep safety
By Doug Clovechok The Radium Big Horn Sheep band is on everyone’s mind right now. The issue with sheep fatalities in the area has been…
Two local communities getting flood planning funds
Two regional communities are among 38 throughout B.C. that have been awarded funding for flood planning through the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). The…
Working together to protect wildlife and drivers
By Doug Clovechok About a year ago I met with Rick Hoar and Kent Kebe from the Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club about the…
?akisqnuk project to end gender-based violence getting funds
The B.C. government announced today (Dec. 2) it is supporting Indigenous communities and organizations to end gender-based violence through 20 unique projects that support and…
$1.1 million in grants coming for local organizations
The provincial government announced this morning (June 18) that it is providing nearly $14 million in grants for over 150 projects to support economic development…
Food secure Columbia Valley at work
Supporting our valley through food Since the onset of COVID-19, organizations across Canada have been working hard to alleviate food insecurity in their communities. From food…
Housing task force members named
By Stephanie Stevens The much-anticipated District of Invermere (DOI) Mayor’s Task Force on Housing has finally named its committee members. DOI Mayor Al Miller The…
Local Government Update luncheon Jan. 30
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding its 10th annual Local Government Update Luncheon on Thursday, January 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m….